SEO Consultant · GEO · Vancouver
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Tech, film and trade converge in Vancouver, one of Canada's most competitive markets, and it demands a precise, differentiated strategy. One senior point of contact, 20 years in digital, results over reports. Based in Montreal, I work fully remotely with Vancouver businesses.
Six years leading organic search at Desjardins, through six redesigns and a portfolio of platforms.
+805%
featured snippets won
+41%
non-branded click-through rate
Platforms I optimise for
20
years in digital · 10 in SEO
3
markets · CA · FR · MENA
EN · FR · AR
multilingual consultant
Why an SEO consultant in Vancouver
Vancouver is a dense, competitive market: a strong technology sector, a major film and VFX industry, gaming studios, a busy port and trade economy, and startup activity clustered around Mount Pleasant and downtown, spilling into Burnaby and Surrey. Everyone chases the same keywords.
In a market this saturated, generic SEO doesn't cut through. You need the exact keywords that bring qualified buyers, content built for intent, and something that sets you apart. Mine is AI search: getting you cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI, where fewer Vancouver competitors have moved yet.
I run the strategy end to end: technical foundation, intent-driven content, local pack visibility, and GEO. One senior contact, measurable results, across Metro Vancouver.
The Vancouver market
Vancouver is Canada's main Pacific gateway, with the country's largest port, and a city whose economy blends film and visual effects, technology, clean tech, real estate and tourism. Many local businesses sell well beyond British Columbia: to the US, to Asia-Pacific, or to visitors who search before they arrive.
The metro area is also highly multilingual, with large Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi and Tagalog-speaking communities across Richmond, Burnaby and Surrey. Local businesses that plan their site for more than one language, with the right structure, reach customers competitors overlook.
Companies selling across North America. International keyword strategy, comparison pages and AI visibility matter more than local rankings.
Service providers competing for productions. Portfolio and capability pages structured so producers and AI tools can find specific expertise.
Visitors plan on Google and in AI assistants. Location content, Google Business Profile and structured data shape what appears in their trip planning.
Highly local and competitive. Neighbourhood pages and reviews strategy across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and the North Shore.
Real experience
Financial services at Desjardins, insurance with Intact Insurance and Blue Cross, culture and tourism with Cirque du Soleil, Destination Québec and Moment Factory, e-commerce with Keurig, Mondou, Bouclair and Blacks.
A very large financial site, YMYL content judged strictly by Google, six redesigns and a portfolio of platforms to keep consistent.
Organic search strategy and SEO governance with in-house teams, redesign after redesign.
+805% more featured snippets won and +41% non-branded click-through rate.
What sets me apart in Vancouver
Most SEO consultants stop at Google. But your customers now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI "what's the best provider in Vancouver for…". If you're not in those answers, you don't exist to them.
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) works exactly on that: structuring your content, data and authority so AI engines cite you as the local answer of reference. Classic SEO and GEO reinforce each other, so I run both.
Show up in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI on your local buying queries.
Google Business Profile, map pack, reviews and neighbourhood pages.
Core Web Vitals, indexation and site structure that hold up.
Leads and conversions, not vanity metrics.
SEO consultant or agency in Vancouver?
| Criterion | SEO agency | SEO consultant (me) |
|---|---|---|
| Point of contact | Account manager, team that can change | One senior expert, from diagnosis to follow-up |
| Team | Multi-disciplinary team (writing, dev, media) | One senior person working with your in-house teams |
| Responsiveness | Depends on process and team workload | Direct contact, fast decisions |
| Cost | Includes overhead (account management, fixed costs) | You pay for expertise, not overhead |
| AI visibility (GEO) | Varies by agency | Core of the offer, alongside classic SEO |
| Best for | Several brands, very high production volume | SMBs and organisations that want senior leadership |
Services in Vancouver
AI-enhanced SEO & GEO for durable organic growth, done with you or for you.
A complete diagnostic (technical, content, link-building and AI visibility) with a prioritized action plan.
How it runsOne-on-one sessions to build your skills and unblock your strategy.
How it runsTrain your team on a clear, organic SEO method built to last.
How it runsSteer your SEO/GEO strategy over time: direction, priorities, execution, tracking.
How it runsTrusted to teach this
Guest lecturer at HEC Montréal and McGill, and a regular speaker at Les Affaires events on digital transformation and AI-powered marketing. You get someone who trains professionals across Canada, with 20 years of hands-on execution.
McGill
Guest lecturer
HEC Montréal
Guest lecturer
Les Affaires
Speaker
FAQ · SEO in Vancouver
The SEO & GEO audit starts from CA$2,500 and ongoing monthly support from CA$2,000 per month. SEO/GEO coaching and team training are priced on request. Exact scope (site size, keyword competition, content volume and number of languages) gets defined during the discovery call, which is free.
Realistic markers: 0–2 months for audit and technical fixes, 3–6 months for visible progress and first leads, 6–12 months for consolidated rankings and measurable ROI.
By being precise and getting ahead on AI search. In a saturated market, targeting exact high-intent keywords beats chasing volume. Appearing in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI answers, where fewer Vancouver competitors have invested, gives you a real edge.
Yes. Beyond downtown Vancouver, I work with businesses across Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond and Metro Vancouver, tailoring the strategy to each area's local search demand.
Yes. Many Vancouver companies sell mostly to US customers. Strategy then targets US search behaviour and spelling, while keeping Canadian signals where they help.
It can shift part of the volume to direct bookings. Strong experience pages, a well-managed Google Business Profile and visibility in AI trip planners give travellers a reason to book with you directly.
I define the structure, keyword approach and hreflang for each language, work directly in English and French, and coordinate with native writers for other languages.
English (rest of Canada)
Français (Québec)
Fastest way
Thirty minutes, no pressure. We'll review where you stand on Google and AI search in Vancouver, and find your quickest wins.
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